David Gallagher
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic manager with extensive experience at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, excelling in art handling and project management. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency, while ensuring the safe packing and installation of artworks. Skilled in crate construction and fostering cross-functional teamwork to achieve successful outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Installations and Packing
Philadelphia Museum of Art
03.2020 - 05.2025
- Managed and motivated the team to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for team members.
- Cross-trained existing team members to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained department yearly budget.
- Supervised rigging of artwork.
- Provided estimates for crating of touring exhibitions and created cut-lists for crate construction.
- Attended planning meetings.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the museum.
- acted as the screening supervisor for TSA program.
Coordinator of Outgoing Loans
Philadelphia Museum of Art
07.2001 - 03.2020
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Safely packed artwork for loans, touring exhibitions and storage.
- Maintained a safe and high functioning wood shop.
- Provided estimates for constructing and packing crates.
- Trained team members to work safely in the packing shop.
- Acted as screening supervisor for TSA program.
- Supervised rigging of artwork during installations.
Art Preparator/Packer
Philadelphia Museum of Art
04.1997 - 07.2001
- Safeguarded artworks by employing proper handling and storage techniques.
- Assisted in exhibit installations, contributing to the timely completion of projects.
- Constructed and Packed crates.
- Developed cut-lists for crate construction.
Education
Computer Science
Pennsylvania State University
Lima, PAHigh School Diploma -
Ridley High School
Folsom, PA06-1982
Skills
- Art Handling
- Crate construction
- Art Packing
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project planning
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Certified in the past on electric and propane forklifts
- TSA certified screener
- scissor lift certification
Timeline
Manager of Installations and Packing
Philadelphia Museum of Art
03.2020 - 05.2025
Coordinator of Outgoing Loans
Philadelphia Museum of Art
07.2001 - 03.2020
Art Preparator/Packer
Philadelphia Museum of Art
04.1997 - 07.2001
Computer Science
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Ridley High School
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